PHOTOS: BART Life

BART is usually seen as just a way to get around the Bay Area. You get on, put your ticket in (or swipe your Clipper card), take a ride and, bam! you’re on your way.

But BART can also be a break. A mini-vacation from whatever is going on in your day. A moment to sit down and breathe. It can even be a source of entertainment depending on who you’re riding with. And with the beautiful scenery of the Bay’s cities and towns – some feeling just like the countryside – BART is a way to get away, and have a moment for yourself, while also dropping you off promptly for your daily grind.